| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
19 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Bert Black have no idea what happened to Bert Black – they found Bert Black's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Bert Black's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
26 |
A rival researcher blackens Bert Black's name or steals Bert Black's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Make a breakthrough in Bert Black's field. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
32 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
36 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
42 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Bert Black stranded in the wilderness. |
| 7 |
43 |
Forced to muster out. |